The Continuing Need For Residential Special Education

Authors

  • Ted Cole

Keywords:

Residential, Special Education, Mainstream, Inclusion, Special Educational Services, Community, Integration, Boarding Schools, Provision, Support

Abstract

Residential schools for children with special needs must continue to be included in a wide range of special educational services. Shortcomings in community in tegration projects in Britain have caused many to re-evaluate the contribution of boarding schools in meeting special needs. 

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Published

1991-11-11

How to Cite

Cole, T. (1991). The Continuing Need For Residential Special Education. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 5(1), 49–58. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/466

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